What is a good treatment for heat rash?

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According to Mayo Clinic, the best way to treat a heat rash is to keep the rash cool and dry. Severe heat rashes might require topical treatments such as lotions that soothe itching, ointments that prevent new lesions from forming or topical steroids.

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WebMD suggests taking cool showers or baths and allowing the skin to air dry. Keeping the body cool by using a fan or remaining in air-conditioned rooms is also helpful. Avoid using oil-based products that can block sweat glands on the skin. A physician should be contacted if the rash does not clear within a few days or if an infection develops on the skin.